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Jill R McTavish1, Jen C D MacGregor2, C Nadine Wathen2
1a Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences and of Pediatrics , McMaster University , Hamilton , ON , Canada.
International Review of Psychiatry (Abingdon, England)
|July 15, 2016
Summary
Children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) experience significant emotional harm, similar to other child maltreatment. This review synthesizes evidence on IPV exposure, its impacts, and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Public Health
- Social Work
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure is a recognized form of child maltreatment.
- Children can be harmed by IPV exposure even without direct witnessing.
- IPV exposure shares adverse outcomes with other forms of child abuse and neglect.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the epidemiology of children's exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV).
- To identify risk and protective factors, and associated impairments.
- To outline strategies for identification, prevention, and intervention.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing evidence.
- Synthesis of epidemiological data.
- Analysis of intervention and prevention strategies.
Main Results:
- IPV exposure is linked to significant emotional impairment in children.
- Prevalence, risk, and protective factors were identified.
- Effective identification and intervention strategies are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Children's exposure to IPV requires targeted prevention and intervention efforts.
- Mental health clinicians play a vital role in addressing IPV exposure.
- Ensuring child safety is paramount in IPV-affected families.
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